MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HIP KIT; LAVAGE, JET

Catalog Number	00515048200
Medical Device Problem Code	Inability to Irrigate (1337)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the device does not work properly and there was no water coming out of the device.There was a 20-minute delay in the procedure while an alternate device was being prepared.The saline bag was above the patient.Destructive testing is permitted.The mode of operation cannot be verified.The device was operated with a continuous trigger operation.The device was run in the field for 30 seconds.There was no patient impact.During the investigation, it was found that the battery electrolyte leaked inside the pack.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in china.Visual examination of the returned product identified the device was returned with the batteries removed from the pack.Functional testing found the device did power on and function normally in both modes when connected to a lab battery pack.Visual inspection of the interior of the pack found electrolyte leaked inside of the pack.There did not appear to be damage to the wiring of the pack.No other damage was found.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause has been identified as device manufacturing process.The event was confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: HIP KIT
• Common Device Name: LAVAGE, JET
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 24703778
• Report Number: 0001526350-2026-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 21359562
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375185
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375185(17)280206(10)80941726
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00515048200
• Device Lot Number: 80941726
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown